Category Archives: News

You may remember in December that we wrote about the fabulous Kids in Museums Takeover Day, when the running of Cannon Hall Museum was handed over to Year 5 pupils from Carlton Primary Academy.  Facilitated by Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education … Continue reading →

19th April will be the last chance to see the fabulous Four Seasons in One Day exhibition at the Cooper Gallery, before an exhibition changeover for the summer season.  Barnsley College Print Show  5th Apr – 31st May 2025  The … Continue reading →

The Easter holidays might be winding down, but the fun isn’t over just yet! The Easter trails at Barnsley Museums are still running, and there’s plenty of time to join in the adventure. Whether you’re after a bit of puzzle-solving, … Continue reading →

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has been busy helping preserve the town’s rich history by supporting the Barnsley Archives. Recent additions include rare hand-drawn maps from the 1800s by Francis Kendray, a commemorative Co-op trowel form 1884, a Pupil-Teacher’s book … Continue reading →

Join us to celebrate National Mills Weekend on Saturday 10th May at Worsbrough Mill in this its 400th anniversary year.  Activities on the day will include:  Activities will run from 10am until 3pm.   #WorsbroughMill400 Now that we’ve secured the £40,000 … Continue reading →

If you are visiting Experience Barnsley with your children, you may notice a whole new range of toys to entertain them, thanks to a recent grant from Tesco Stronger Starts.  Tesco supports thousands of local community projects and good causes … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought about volunteering? If so, you might want to join the fantastic group of volunteers at Elsecar Heritage Centre!  Sessions run on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am till 2pm. Activities range from working outdoors assisting with litter … Continue reading →

During 2024, thanks to funding from the National Archives, the extensive records of Lancaster and Sons of Barnsley – a long-established firm of chartered surveyors, auctioneers and estate agents – were catalogued for the first time by James Stevenson, our … Continue reading →

Have you had an eggcellent day out at Worsbrough Mill?  Kids in Museums is looking for the best family-friendly museums from across the country.  Every year, the awards recognise venues that go above and beyond in providing a high-quality visitor … Continue reading →

Elsecar Heritage Centre’s Visitor Centre is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment. While that building is closed to the public you can still find out about Elsecar by visiting into the pop-up Visitor Centre!   Located next to Veetreo Glass and Maison … Continue reading →